Former British Airways steward Simon J Marton reveals his top tips for getting a flight upgrade

Former British Airways steward reveals his top tips for getting a flight upgrade (and yes, dressing smartly DOES help) – and why bumping up passengers is ultimately beneficial to the airline Simon J Marton is a former chief steward on BA 777s and 747s out of Heathrow The married father-of-four is the author of Journey … Read more

Coronavirus means travel deals galore – but would you snap them up?

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Nearly 3,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 83,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of … Read more

Coronavirus threat to YOUR holiday: Millions of trips are at risk as BA cancels flights

The holiday plans of millions of Britons could be at risk after the number of coronavirus cases around the world overtook China for the first time. Brazil yesterday reported its first patient with the illness, which means the virus has now spread to every continent except Antarctica. Cases were also diagnosed for the first time … Read more